Federal Bank first ever pan-India ad campaign: Does it really make a connect?

Ogilvy's 3-ad campaign for Kerala-based Federal Bank plays on the emotional connect of an old, endearing couple who personify reliability and care. exchange4media finds out if it succeeds in striking the right chord

e4m by Ankur Singh
Published: Jul 15, 2014 8:27 AM  | 4 min read
Federal Bank first ever pan-India ad campaign: Does it really make a connect?

Next in the series of emotional-connect ads is the latest Federal Bank campaign. The Kerala-based bank has launched its first-ever brand-centric ad campaign. The idea was to communicate an emotional reason for people to be associated with the state-owned bank. The ad campaign shows the lovable relation that the bank shares with their customers and it is to make feel the customers that bank is reliable and lucky.

While many are calling it relatable and selfless image of long-lasting partnerships, does the ad really impact the viewer that way?

The three-series ad campaign features an old man complaining about his wife stopping on the way during their daily morning walk, something he is repulsed by. His wife, meanwhile, explains why she keeps stopping—to let him catch his breath. The husband explains that he doesn’t complain, because she likes it. He’s happy if she’s happy. All these ads conclude with a voiceover: “Saathi sahi ho, toh kismat khul jaati hai.”

The second video features the old man mixing her medicine in milk, thinking she wouldn’t know. She does, but let’s him do it anyway because he likes it.

The third video in the series features the old man complaining about the only joke that his wife repeats. He never cribs about the fact that it’s an old joke, and laughs each time she says it—just to keep her company.

All these ads conclude with a voiceover: “Saathi sahi ho, toh kismat khul jaati hai.”

Piyush Pandey, Executive Chairman and Creative Director, South Asia, Ogilvy& Mather, said, “Federal Bank has great credentials as business partners with a huge reputation in Kerala. Now, with the bank aiming to have a large national presence, we have captured the spirit of a true partner in a delightful human way. It is a fitting presentation of a wonderful brand. Corcoise Films have brought alive the scripts in its inimitable way.”

“People trust different banks for different reasons. Federal Bank needed to give its consumers a unique reason to bank with a traditional private bank. We chose ‘great partnerships’ as the centre of our strategy, because that is exactly what has helped Federal Bank become Kerala’s most favourite bank for years. Be it home loans, or car loans, or SME loans, everything the bank does has the spirit of partnership at its core. And this is what, we chose to highlight through our 3-ad film campaign,” he pointed out.

Ogilvy chose a jovial old couple who have grown old together, enjoying each other’s company. Their partnership is loving and caring, while being fun all the same. They symbolise the bank’s values of warmth, intuition, understanding and personalisation.

Each of the films highlights the things the couple does for each other. The execution lets the viewer in on the little secrets that make their partnership so selfless and beautiful – just like the one that a customer would experience with Federal Bank.

Does the stories’ portrayal of the couple making little adjustments to make their life perfect really deliver the bank’s message—metaphorically speaking?

According to Nima Namchu, Chief Creative Officer at Cheil India, “It's a sweet story and the direction, casting and acting has been more than competent. However, I wasn't quite convinced with the message from the bank. Perhaps, because there was no product-connect at all.”

Abraham Koshy, Chairman, Federal Bank, states, “Federal Bank has now grown into a leading private sector bank with pan-India presence and through the new campaign, the Bank wishes to communicate to the expanded audience what Federal Bank stands for. The corporate campaign is anchored in the consumer insight that the Bank is considered as a warm, reliable and a lucky relationship partner of consumers. We have weaved this insight into the theme for the campaign that resonates well the emotional quotient of a perfect relationship.”

Federal Bank has increased its expansion now the bank is having its huge network spread all across the country. The bank is having PAN India presence and through this Ad campaign bank is trying to reach out its vast audience.  

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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur

The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more

e4m by e4m Staff
Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:15 PM  | 1 min read
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With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.

The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.

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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out

The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'

e4m by e4m Staff
Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:07 PM  | 1 min read
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Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."

The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."

COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.

Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.

He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.

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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK

Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board

e4m by exchange4media Staff
Published: Aug 26, 2023 11:48 AM  | 1 min read
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e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.

According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.

As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.

A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.

Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.

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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall

The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall

e4m by exchange4media Staff
Published: Aug 26, 2023 10:54 AM  | 1 min read
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Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.

“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.

“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.

"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."

"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."

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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias

Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments

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Published: Aug 24, 2023 3:35 PM  | 1 min read
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KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.

Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy

Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.

Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."

Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."

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